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The first half of 2020 was a momentous time for the travel and leisure industry -- but not in a good way.

Obviously, this industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many companies

Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) stock beat the market last month, gaining 20% compared to a 1.8% rise in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

The rally added to a

Alexion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ALXN) is reaching into its coffers to settle charges leveled against it by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company will hand over a total of roughly

Shareholders of Tractor Supply (NASDAQ: TSCO) are trouncing the market this year. The stock jumped 41% compared with a 4% decline in the S&P 500 through the end of June, according to data provided

The stock market's been absolutely crazy in 2020, with huge ups and downs. Halfway through the year, those who invest in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) are still down on the year, but most are

Back in March, when the IRS extended the tax-filing deadline from April 15 to July 15, it probably seemed like you'd have plenty of time to get your return in order. But now that the deadline is

Shareholders of Home Depot (NYSE: HD) are beating the market this year. Their stock rose 15% compared with a 4% decline in the S&P 500 through the end of June, according to data provided by S&P

Domino's (NYSE: DPZ) shareholders are trouncing the market this year as their stock gained 26% compared to a 4% decline in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

The S&P 500 has recouped nearly all its losses since March, when fears about COVID-19 crushed the market, and is once again approaching its historic highs. That exuberance -- which might seem

Shares of Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) gained 12.8% in June, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The semiconductor stock moved in conjunction with positive momentum for the broader

Successful growth investing often comes down to identifying which industries are poised to boom. And out of all the growth markets in the world at the moment, few are more promising than e-commerce.

On Wednesday, Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY) will report its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020. There's no question that the upcoming earnings report is going to be awful, as the vast

Shares of Zynga (NASDAQ: ZNGA) gained 55.9% across the first six months of 2020, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The mobile video game company's valuation climbed thanks to

Spend some time researching Social Security and you'll find a lot of articles warning you about mistakes that could cost you some portion of your benefits. While valid, these warnings can leave you

Investing can be really easy if you just buy index funds and leave your money alone. But for many people, opting for the easy way isn't the goal. Instead, you may want to try to beat the market by

When you're envisioning retirement, chances are you imagine spending your money on trips around the world or spoiling your grandkids.

But while that may be the dream, it's not the reality for

Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) is one of the world's largest digital advertising companies, but a growing number of major companies -- including Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Starbucks, Sony, and Target -- recently

For more than four months now, Wall Street and investors have been taken on the ride of their lives. Uncertainty and panic related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic completely

In the U.S., taxes work on a pay-as-you-go basis, and it's not a perfect system. If you're a salaried worker, you claim allowances on your W-4 withholding form each year, and based on that

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Dollar General (NYSE: DG) are leading retailers within specific sectors. Amazon has become the biggest company in e-commerce, while Dollar General has turned into one of

Retirees, like most Americans, have been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis. Not only are seniors more at risk when it comes to getting sick, but many have also faced serious financial consequences

The stock market plunged into a bear market at the fastest pace in history earlier this year, but since the March lows it's been an impressive rally. June was the third consecutive month of gains in

After Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) raised prices in early 2019, it was clear it was done raising prices for awhile. The influx of competition this year made it even more unlikely Netflix would ask

The stock market has seen extreme volatility so far in 2020, and even after a strong second-quarter performance, the Dow Jones Industrials (DJINDICES: ^DJI) are still down almost 10% for the year

Few investors are as revered on Wall Street and among the investing community as Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett. Although Buffett has actually underperformed the